<p>also, is work experience at a law firm absolutely essential?</p>
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I noticed many international students doing JD at top US law school (top 15), earned a master at a top US uni before applying to US law schools. Why is this? Is having a US credential at the time of application THAT important?
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<p>I doubt it's that important. I haven't noticed this.</p>
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also, is work experience at a law firm absolutely essential?
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<p>Not at all.</p>